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Tale of Lunares

Chapter Four

Al Maajik, a magical desert town where floating houses are the norm. Two Goddess Treasures down and time for the hat trick. Pack your shorts! It'll be a hot one!

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???Dear Father, I was thinking about how heated our argument got and I wanted to say that I'm sorry. Kind of... I've been meeting the most wonderful and interesting people. They are all so kind deep down and full of wonder and joy. And yes, full of wishes too... Have you heard from You-Know-Who? I'm really worried about her. I hope she's OK. Please let me know if you hear any news from her. And I'll keep you updated on my progress down here. Who knows? Maybe we can turn all the wishes into fishes... or into something else that can feed everyone in this world.
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PostmanThe crowd falls silent...
PostmanThe letter from His Highness needs a soft touch here. You could almost eat the concentration in the air...
PostmanHe lines it up...and here's the swing...
Postman*ahem* Uh, morning, Pam. Sorry—I didn't mean to wake you. Just, uh...here's the rest of your mail.
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ButterflyAnother letter from King Erik, eh?
ButterflyMaybe we should just move into the castle.
ButterflyAnyway...I really want to see if Professor Hughes has found out anything yet. Let's go!
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Erik[Player]! We've been eagerly waiting for you. Next time please wipe the pillow marks off your face.
LauraOh, don't listen to Father. He already told me you've become his trusted go-to
ButterflyThat's great to hear! *Although I don't like the way Hughes is glaring at us.*
ErikEnough with the pleasantries. [Player] and Butterfly, you have proven to be a dynamic duo.
ButterflyOh, well, that's far too kind, Your Grace. "Dynamic"? Why, I've just...I've never been called that before, I—
ErikThat's enough. We have a matter of great importance to discuss.
HughesAllow me to explain, if you will, Your Grace.
HughesSo far we have been able to procure two of the three Goddess Treasures.
HughesIf the information I've dug up in my research is true, there is another Goddess Treasure in Al Maajik.
LauraOh, Father, you can't possibly expect me to just sit back here in the castle and miss THAT adventure!
ErikActually, my dear, that is exactly what I expect.
LauraWHAT?! But you said I could go on more adventures!
ErikYes, I did. And yes, you can. And yes, you will. But not here and not now.
Laura*Ridiculous...*
HughesPrincess, your father is right to err on the side of caution here. Now, if I may continue...
HughesAl Maajik is a harsh land. Factor in the wild beasts and the Dark Sultan, and it is downright dangerous.
HughesThis is much more dangerous than simply taking a jaunt to Port Puerto.
LauraYes, I KNOW that. Thank you, Hughes.
LauraBut Al Maajik is where true heroes are made! The place was created in the very heat of adventure!
ButterflyDoes anyone wanna fill us in on what you're talking about? I mean, if it's not too much...
LauraOoh, let me explain it, Professor!
LauraAl Maajik is famous for being the ultimate proving ground for many heroes.
LauraAnd this was the case with our own hero of Castele.
LauraSee, it's a tradition in Castele to name a young, anonymous local as the town's ordained hero.
LauraCastele's current hero challenged the Dark Sultan of Al Maajik to battle. The victor was, uhh... Who was it?
LauraDaddy, do you remember who won that battle? Was it the hero of Castele or the Dark Sultan?
ErikLet's just move on with the story, darling.
ErikIt matters not who won. A truce was reached.
LauraI'm not sure many people would call that...a truce.
ButterflyWhat do you mean?
LauraCastele's hero banished the Dark Sultan to the Onyx Abyss, sealing him in there forever.
LauraThe people of Al Maajik didn't know what to do without their leader.
LauraBanishing the Dark Sultan was really a masterful move on Father's part.
ButterflyKing Erik?!
ErikNow, Laura. There's no need to rehash every moment in front of our...guest subjects.
HughesThe Dark Sultan's heir has now come of the age where he will take that vacant throne.
HughesWith a new Dark Sultan on the throne, I believe now is the time to seek a final resolution.
ErikHughes, I tire of war.
HughesNot at all, Your Grace. I was thinking of a more... diplomatic solution. But one no less dangerous.
HughesThis situation is most precarious. And time is of the utmost essence here, my dynamic duo.
ErikCome now, Hughes. Do not frighten them. As king, I hereby decree that everything will be all right!
HughesI...I don't think it works like that, Your Grace. Delivering a request to Al Maajik will not be easy.
LauraIf it's so dangerous, Hughes, perhaps you would like to accompany them?
HughesHeh heh, well, while Al Maajik is often considered to be an archaeological paradise...
HughesI'm afraid there are pressing matters here I must attend to. I think we should leave it to these two.
ButterflyWhy does that not surprise me?
ButterflyPack your bags, [Player]! It looks like we're Al Maajik bound!
Butterfly*I bet the Dark Sultan is going to have one pretty powerful wish...*
LauraWhat was that about the Dark Sultan's wish?
ButterflyOh, uh, nothing! I was just thinking out loud about the...stark bacon dish...my mother used to make.
LauraWell, I'm sure it was delicious. Best of luck to you both. Please return safely.
ErikI am not convinced this will work. However, we must try.
ErikTake this, [Player].
ErikPray, head forth to Al Maajik and deliver this letter to the Dark Sultan. Make haste! In fact, make posthaste!
Obtained King Erik's Letter!
???To His Honorable Dark Sultan of Al Maajik, How's it going?! It's King Erik of Castele... Y'know, the guy who banished your father? How is that old son of a gun doing, anyway? Heh heh... The reason I'm writing this is because we believe there is an ancient treasure hidden somewhere in Al Maajik. I hope we may continue our truce and work together so that I may borrow this treasure. It is very important to the survival of all Reveria. ￤
ErikUgh! That letter is never going to work!
ErikGo, noble heroes, blah blah blah... Go forth and deliver that letter while I try to think of a plan B.
ErikThe Dark Sultan is a most dreadful adversary.
ErikBe warned.
ErikAnd remember to have fun!
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ButterflyI don't mind saying I'm more than a little nervous about going to Al Maajik.
ButterflyA desert kingdom, the Dark Sultan... I mean, how much more foreboding could this place be?
ButterflyI overheard someone saying we can get there if we go south from the West Grassy Plains.
ButterflyWe can always check the map if we get lost.
ButterflyTake a deep breath... We're off to Al Maajik!
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ButterflyI feel like things are getting a bit serious... I thought we were having fun saving Reveria and whatnot.
ButterflyAccording to the map, Al Maajik should be just past this ravine.
ButterflyLet's be careful. I hope we don't run into anybody out here in the middle of nowhere.
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ButterflyUh...[Player]?
ButterflyYou did pack your best weapon, right?
ButterflyI don't think these creatures are interested in witty banter and fair negotiations.
ButterflyWhat do you want to do? [Choice: Fight, fight / Peace, man]
ButterflyGot it! Do your best out there!
ButterflyAre you sure?
ButterflyI'm all for peaceful resolutions whenever possible...
ButterflyI could see if a little magic here would help us out. [Choice: I've got this / Do it]
ButterflyOK! I'll give it my best shot!
ButterflyNow close your eyes!
ButterflyWow! I can't believe that worked, [Player]!
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ButterflyI thought we were goners that time for sure.
ButterflyOH, COME ON!
???...
ButterflyUm...hello? Thank you, Mr. Terrifying Knight. Can you understand what I'm saying?
ButterflyMe Butterfly. BUTTER...FLY.
???...
ButterflyI don't think he speaks English.
ButterflyHe's so...big and intimidating. There's something attractive about that.
ButterflyLet's see where he's going!
ButterflyI hope it's to Al Maajik!
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ButterflyLooks like we made it, [Player]!
Butterfly*cough cough* Sand everywhere! Al Maajik wins the award for dustiest town, that's for sure!
ButterflyIf they're giving away awards for stuff like that.
ButterflyDefinitely a different feel compared to Castele and Port Puerto. It's kinda cool!
Butterfly*[Player]! [Player]! Check out the golden knight over there.*
ButterflyWe gotta find out what this guy's deal is. Maybe he's a hero from a distant land!
ButterflyExcuse me, sir?
???Your pathetic army of dark minions is no match for my strength, you vile sultan. ...Is that right? Vile?
???...Or should I go with his title? Dark Sultan? I mean, I don't want to honor him with a title...
???but at the same time, I want him to know I'm talking to him. Maybe puny sultan...? Oooh! Sultry sultan! Your pathetic army of minions is no match for my strength, you sultry sultan! Yeah...I like that.
Butterfly*Who is he talking to? I'm gonna ask.*
ButterflyWHO ARE YOU TALKING TO OVER THERE?
???PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!
ButterflyUh...OK. Hi.
???I have no weapons. I am defenseless. Well...except for my sword and shield you see here.
???But besides these, I am defenseless! There is no honor in slaying me.
ButterflyWe're not slaying anyone. Relax. What are you doing over there? Why are you talking to that tree?
???Wh-what? I wasn't talking to a tree. That's absurd!
???I was just, uh...practicing my lines.
ButterflyYou're an actor? Are you in Skull 'n' Funnybonez?!
???No, no, no. I despise improvisation.
???If you wish to know who I truly am, then I shall allow you the bold gifts of truth, wisdom, and verity.
MagnificusFor my name is the very definition of valor! I am... the great hero...Magnificus!
ButterflyI...I don't think it works like that, Your Grace. Delivering a request to Al Maajik will not be easy.
ButterflyOh! So you really are a hero. You're not just acting like one.
ButterflyYou're here to take on the Dark Sultan, eh?
MagnificusYes, indeed. That is the truth. And I would thank you to not say that so loudly next time.
MagnificusI have traveled from far to near, over big mounds of time, to come and fell the...*the terrible tyrant.*
ButterflyYou don't have to whisper.
ButterflyMagnificus, we were on our way to see the Dark Sultan, so if you wanted to—
MagnificusNo time for talk! I'm off to the Dark Sultan's Fortress!
MagnificusOff, hurrah, and here I go go go! I'm not totally sold on that as a departing phrase, but maybe if I had a little music or something...
ButterflyMagnificus, I was saying that maybe we could all head to the Dark Sultan's Fortress together!
MagnificusOh, thank goodness! Yes, please. It would be nice to have someone come with me.
MagnificusYou two are going to make a nice name for yourselves in this hero business.
ButterflySo it's settled, then!
ButterflyWe'll tag along with you to the—
MagnificusWait a second! Now that I think about it, it seems you two are awfully eager to ride the coattails of...
MagnificusI don't mean to be insinuating anything, mind you. But, you know, I do have a reputation to uphold.
MagnificusI suppose we could all journey together as the great hero Magnificus and his two lowly squires.
MagnificusA fair compromise, is it not?
ButterflyYeah, fine. Whatever you need.
Magnificus*whew!* I'm glad you see things my way.
ButterflyGeez, heroes can be so sensitive.
ButterflyMaybe it's something about putting on a suit of armor that makes them get all delicate.
ButterflyY'know who I bet wouldn't get all touchy is that huge knight we met earlier. The one in all-black armor.
MagnificusWAIT A MINUTE!
MagnificusA huge knight? In all-black armor? Are you telling me you two met Shadow Knight Odin?!
ButterflyI don't know what we're telling you. But we did run into a very large knight.
ButterflyHe showed up and took care of a pack of Jackals like they were nothing! It was so impressive...
MagnificusYou met Odin and lived to tell the tale?!
MagnificusYou two must be charmed by the gods! Perhaps you are talismans of good fortune!
MagnificusCome with me. Stay close.
MagnificusRemember, though, to leave any heroic theatrics to me! Unless you can't find me or something...
ButterflyYes, Magnificus.
Magnificus*whew!* You two really make it easy to have these difficult conversations. I shan't forget this.
MagnificusThe chance to travel alongside a noble hero such as myself is indeed rare. So you shan't forget that.
Butterfly*Let's just let Magnificus tag along with us.*
ButterflyTo the Dark Sultan's Fortress!
MagnificusNo, no, no! That is my line! *sigh* Fine. Let's just go.
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ButterflyLook at this place! This isn't what I'd imagined at all!
ButterflyThere's nothing foreboding here. Everyone seems so happy!
MagnificusYour compound eyes must be blind, butterfly!
MagnificusThere is no happiness here. Only misery, gloom, and general stinkiness!
ButterflyReally? I don't know. All these folks look pretty happy to me.
MagnificusYour naïveté has bested you, my floating bug friend! Please leave the evaluations to me.
MagnificusFor it is clear these poor citizens are under the oppressive spell of the Dark Sultan!
MagnificusI bow my head in woe. Oh, such woe for these poor, wretched, maltreated citizens. Just look at them!
ButterflyYeah. Everyone is smiling. I mean, they might just be laughing at you, but still...
MagnificusWell...smiling is... It's a common reaction when one is under the control of an evil overlord!
MagnificusSee how awfully the citizens of Al Maajik are made to suffer? They are shackled to the chains of their grins!
MagnificusThere is but one person, and one alone, who can right these dastardly designs of deception...
MagnificusAnd that is I, Magnificus, hero of the people! Still trying that one out, but I like the sound of it. Definitely a contender, that one.
ButterflyOK. Let's go, Mr. Hero of the Marginalized Smilers.
ButterflyTo the Dark Sultan's Fortress!
MagnificusYet again you pilfer my line, butterfly! What do I need to do around here to have my line?
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ButterflyFloating houses! Flying carpets! WOW!
ButterflyHow are they doing that? Do you think this is some sort of magic trick?
MagnificusThere is no magic. Only illusions. And this is more proof of the illusion of joy to mask the wicked!
MagnificusSo, you two, tell me. How exactly were you planning to infiltrate the Dark Sultan's Fortress?
ButterflyInfiltrate? We were just planning to knock on the front door. Or use the doorbell if they have one.
MagnificusThe doorbell?! What sort of insanity be this?!
MagnificusOne does not simply announce oneself when going to confront the Dark Sultan!
MagnificusThere are powerful minions of evil to be dispensed with before one even reaches the Dark Sultan!
MagnificusFirst, there is he who felled a thousand soldiers single-handed. That is Odin, the Shadow Knight.
MagnificusThen there is the one who commands the despicable creatures of the night, the Dark Mage, Eldred.
MagnificusLet us not forget the vile, blood-sucking abomination that is the Dark Witch, Demona!
MagnificusAnd last of all is the one who commands them all. The Dark Sultan himself, Damien Helbourne!
MagnificusBut we will take those individuals who dare obstruct us, and we will...move them! Out of the way!
ButterflyAre you nervous at all, Magnificus?
MagnificusNonsense! This sweat from my brow is due to the heat, not to any sort of mind-numbing fear!
ButterflyI figured that. But just in case, we should all stick together. I think we'll be OK if we just do that.
MagnificusReally? You think so?
ButterflyI do. We'll even lead the way, just because, y'know... a lowly squire must protect the hero.
ButterflyNow then...to the fortress entrance!
MagnificusI feel sick...
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MagnificusOh, um, it looks like my shoe's untied. You go on ahead, uhh...and I'll catch up with you.
ButterflyAre you sure, Magnificus?
ButterflyBecause if we go on alone, the glory will probably fall to the lowly squires instead of—
MagnificusInstead of where the glory should rightfully fall, which is on top of a hero!
Butterfly...Well put.
ButterflyLooks like your metal boots don't have any laces.
MagnificusYes, I was...thinking about a pair of shoes I had left at home, actually. They were untied when I left.
MagnificusWhat? You don't believe me?! For shame!
ButterflyUh...who are you talking to?
MagnificusN-no one. No one! Let's go!
MagnificusAfter all, a hero shall show no signs of delay when there is a beautiful princess waiting at the end!
Magnificus'Tis how every brave hero's tale ends, is it not?
ButterflyYeah, usually, but...I don't think there are any princesses here in Al Maajik.
Magnificus...No princess?
ButterflyWere you expecting to save a princess after you took on the Dark Sultan?
MagnificusWhat?! No! Of course not! A true hero seeks the glory of justice, not the love of a princess! Nor the soft touch or gentle cuddles at night of a princess who just accepts the hero for who he is...
ButterflyPrincess Laura of Castele wanted to come with us here to Al Maajik!
ButterflyGranted, her father, the king, stopped her, but maybe you two could meet!
ButterflyWhat do you think about that match, [Player]?
MagnificusShe sounds so unlike your normal princess. Full of adventure.
ButterflyYeah, so let's do this, and maybe we can hook you two up later.
MagnificusOh, I don't know if I'm actually ready to meet her face-to-face. I, uh... My shoe needs, uh...polishing...
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???Oooohmmmm...what do we have here? Two human forms and one winged insect fooormmmmm...
???Speak your purpose in journeying to my master's fortress... Oooohmmmm...
Magnificus*That's the Dark Mage, Eldred!*
EldredAre you lost? Or perhaps you are official visitors to my master's...dooooomaaaaain? Ohm.
MagnificusYes, we're lost! See, we were on our way to Castele General Goods store. Looks like we went the wrong—
ButterflyWe have urgent business with the Dark Sultan.
MagnificusNo, no, no! Don't listen to this floating Rorschach test! She doesn't know what she's talking about.
EldredI see your cape. Does that mean you are the newest chosen hero of Castele?
ButterflyOf course he is! Haven't you heard of Magnificus?
ButterflyHe's here to free everyone from the...what was it? The sultan's dark tyranny. And take on—
MagnificusLALALALALALALALA!
EldredHrm...yes. I think I see what is going on here.
EldredMagnificus, you are the 10th hero to grace His Lordship this month. Allow me to welcome you.
ButterflySee, Magnificus? There's nothing to worry about. Now we'll get a taste of Al Maajik hospitality.
Magnificus*gulp* That's what I'm afraid of!
EldredSadly, I was not able to prepare the fortress for your...unexpected arrival.
EldredHowever, I have more than prepared for your predictable departure. Oooohmmmm...
MagnificusThis is it, then. Slain by a shadow in short pants wielding a halberd...
EldredNo one saunters in off the sands and sips tea with the Dark Sultan! What fools do you take us for?
Butterfly[Player], what should we do? [Choice: Bring it on / Run away]
ButterflyThat's the spirit! We're not afraid of you! Well... maybe one of us is.
ButterflyWait—what?! Really?
ButterflyWell, if you're not going to do anything, I suppose I COULD cook up a little something...
ButterflyYou're sure you don't want to fight? [Choice: Just kidding / It's all yours]
ButterflyOK...let's see what I can do here...
ButterflyNo peeking!
ButterflyAll right!
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EldredHrm. It would appear this unknown pair is of a higher caliber than the hero we were expecting.
EldredVery well. Perhaps these guests require a more... personal touch. Oooohmmmm...
???ENOUGH, ELDRED!
EldredLord Damien!
EldredMilord, I was just dispensing with these traitors. See, they had come here to raid Al Maajik and take off—
DamienYou're embarrassing me, and quite frankly, you're embarrassing yourself, Eldred. I heard everything.
DamienI WILL TAKE CARE OF THIS...PERSONALLY.
EldredYou needn't trouble yourself, milord!
EldredLeeeeeave the fate of this cowardly rabble to meeee!
MagnificusThe Dark Sultan! He's here! He's everywhere!
MagnificusOh, I'm so sorry I said all those mean things about you. I never meant any of it! Please spare me!
Butterfly*ahem* Hello? Mr. Dark Sultan, sir? So we're here on a bit of urgent business, if you have a moment...
MagnificusYes, urgent business... That's all it was... Oh, please...
Damien...HEH HEH HEH HA...
DamienWE HAVE SEEN MANY HEROES HERE OF LATE.
DamienI AM INTRIGUED BY THESE...VISITORS.
DamienLET US SPEAK OF YOUR URGENT MATTER.
EldredWhat? M-milord, you can't be serious?! Do you want me to permit them to pass?
DamienNEVER DEFY MY ORDERS IN FRONT OF OTHERS!
ButterflyHA! Yes!
Butterfly*He's doing it again.* What is it, Magnificus? What are you looking at?
ButterflyMAGNIFICUS! What are you doing?
MagnificusI, uhh...just remembered something of great importance.
ButterflyBut I thought you wanted to meet the Dark Sultan! This is your big chance!
MagnificusWhy can't you just let me be myself! I'm not trying to pressure you into...being a caterpillar, you know!
ButterflyYou have issues, Magnificus. Magnificent issues.
ButterflyWell, if you're not feeling up to it, thanks for helping us get this far!
ButterflySo I guess this is good-bye, then!
MagnificusWell, no. I mean, perhaps I'll meet you in there later once I...fix my helmet visor. It's a little wet, it seems...
Butterfly[Player], let's head to Mr. Sultan's room!
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Butterfly*[Player], look over there! That must be him!*
ButterflyI'm kinda nervous. You talk first.
DamienI am Damien Helbourne, Dark Sultan of Al Maajik.
DamienNow tell me, what is your purpose here?
DamienKnow this: whether or not you leave this palace depends on your answer.
ButterflyWell, you see, uh...Your Darkness, we have something important to discuss with you.
DamienAnd would this "important" something have to do with a letter from Castele's king?
DamienDo not bother lying to me, for I can see into your soul with my magical abilities.
DamienRare is the sight of a butterfly blessed with speech. And you... [Player], was it? Listen well.
DamienYou are now under the power of the Dark Sultan.
DamienFrom this point forward, I shall know who you are inside and out. I shall control your every word.
DamienAnd you will reside here in Al Maajik for the rest of your years acting only as I command.
ButterflyI don't believe it... Magnificus was right!
DamienHeh heh heh ha! Just kidding!
Butterfly...What?
DamienSorry. I'm not very good at this whole "evil and tyrannical Dark Sultan" thing.
DamienI am the Dark Sultan, but, y'know...that's just my Life. You can call me Damien.
ButterflyOK, what's going on? Is this a joke?
DamienNot at all! Welcome to Al Maajik!
DamienIt's good to see new faces. This letter you have from King Erik? This is quite the honor...
ButterflyAn honor? Are you...friends with King Erik?
DamienFur...rends?
Butterfly...Yeah. Y'know, friends.
ButterflyLike comrades, buddies, pals, chums, mates, cohorts...compadres?
DamienI am familiar with the meanings of those words, yes.
ButterflyBut...I mean, you do have some friends, don't you?
Butterfly*Stop me before I say something that's going to get us both in big trouble!*
DamienAlthough I have never experienced it, I am familiar with the concept of friendship in the abstract, yes.
DamienPerhaps King Erik and I actually are friends and I am simply unaware of it.
ButterflyThat's not quite how it works.
ButterflyBut King Erik has been great to [Player] and me. I'm sure he'd like to have you visit him in Castele.
DamienI am deeply pleased with such a secondhand invitation. My thanks.
DamienHowever, as much as I would like to, I don't know if I'm ever going to get the chance to leave this place.
DamienI've read and heard so much about all the wonderful places in Reveria.
DamienI long to see lush, beautiful landscapes and experience unique cultures all over the land.
DamienYet I ramble. My apologies. Perhaps that will be in another Life. Now let me see this letter you speak of.
ButterflyRight!
ButterflyLet me give you the full explanation on what's happened thus far!
Butterfly...But for some reason, he just kept pretending his armored boots had laces on them. It was weird.
ButterflyOh! Sorry! I was rambling.
ButterflyYou probably knew all of this from your mind- and soul-reading magic, or whatever it is.
DamienWell, I must use that judiciously. The spell is quite draining, and Mother absolutely hates it when I—
Damien*ahem* Never mind.
DamienI'm sorry that I only have bad news to add to this situation.
DamienWe also had a Doomstone fall here recently.
DamienAlthough this doesn't fall under the duties of the Dark Sultan, I made an attempt to recover it myself.
ButterflyOh, really? How'd it go?
DamienNot well. The monsters near the stone have fallen under its influence.
DamienMore are being infected by the stone's energy every second. Our situation here is grave.
DamienAlthough it may help you, it isn't within my power to share the treasures of Al Maajik. You must speak to—
DemonaOHHH, DAMIEENNNNN!
DemonaI knew it! You were reading the hearts of common rabble again, weren't you?
DamienMother, please do not insult our guests like that!
DamienThey've brought me a letter from the king of Castele.
DamienIt says that the change in Lunares and the strange events occurring around Reveria might be—
DemonaI will hear no more of this nonsense!
DemonaThese are wolves in sheep's clothing! Damien, you know you can't trust anyone from Castele!
DemonaThat insolent King Erik is responsible for banishing your father!
DemonaAnd they are now looking for reasons to blame their problems on the people of Al Maajik!
DamienMother, please... You're a little paranoid.
DamienOur feud with Castele was how long ago?
DemonaNOT LONG ENOUGH!
DemonaI will not allow you to dishonor the memory of your father by dealing with these barbarians! What is the Will of the Fathers? Repeat it!
Damien*sigh* "My destiny is to pass the Trial by Sultan at the age of 15 and rule on as the next Dark Sultan.
DamienAt which time, my first order of business will be to make right our humiliation at the hands of Castele."
DemonaOh, that's so good, my darling! You didn't screw up one word!
ButterflyUhh, sorry to interrupt...
ButterflyI know you still need to...firm up your plans for destroying Castele, but right now, if we could just—
DemonaI have never seen a butterfly with such audacity. You'll look wonderful under glass.
DemonaWon't she, my darling Damien?
Damien...Y-yes, Mother.
ButterflyWHAT?! No, you can't do that! Look, Reveria is in trouble, and if you don't put your squabbles aside—
DemonaNo one is listening to you, you flying roach... Damien, what is it?
DemonaI can see inside that you are nervous about the trial, but you mustn't be, my dear.
DemonaYou are no longer my little baby boy. You are about to turn 15 years old.
DemonaNow, Damien, dear, I know you do not need your mother to tell you about your responsibilities.
DemonaYou are no longer a child. Stop acting like one. I will leave you to deal with the memories of your guests.
DamienThat was most...unfortunate. I do apologize for that. That...was my mother. Obviously.
DamienTaking part in this trial requires that I remain sequestered from the world for a whole year.
ButterflyWhy is that?
DamienThat's a good question. As if I haven't grown up isolated enough.
DamienI am to remain in the depths of the Ancient Ruins until my sultan training is complete.
DamienPerhaps they believe that isolation is the key to my success. But in the event that I fail the trial...
DamienI am to remain in the ruins for three more years to undergo basic training once more.
DamienAnd the entire cycle begins again...
ButterflyThat sounds terrible! You can't let them trap you like that!
DamienIt truly was a pleasure meeting you both. Now please leave before my mother returns.
ButterflyLord Damien.
DamienOdin! Please. Enter.
Odin...?
DamienIt's OK. They're friends. Please escort them out of here safely. And avoid my mother.
ButterflyIsn't there anything we can do to help, Damien?
DamienFear not, Butterfly. I shall write a response to King Erik before the start of the trial.
ButterflyIs there anything we can say that would convince you to not go through the trial?
DamienNo. Like King Erik, our time was short but pleasant. You two may stay at the inn in town before you leave.
DamienI thank you both.
DamienFarewell.
ButterflyWait a second, Damien! This isn't the end, right?
ButterflyWe'll see you again someday. After all, we're all friends now! Right?
DamienWe are...furrends?
ButterflyFriends! Yes! So we'll see each other again!
DamienThat's a strange pair there, eh, Cerby?
DamienYou know what's funny, though?
DamienI forgot to use a memory-erasing spell on them after they heard all about getting revenge on Castele.
DamienHeh heh heh ha! Me forgetting to erase a memory! Now, that is very funny!
DamienHa ha... Whew... I think it's funny.
DamienIt would be nice if someone else laughed with me so I could confirm such a statement's humor level.
Damien[Player] and that talking butterfly...
DamienPerhaps I could have eventually considered them... friends...
???...A talking butterfly?
???I knew it!
???It's gotta be HER!
CerberusARF! WOOF! AND BARK!
???Back off, pooch! I will backwing you without even thinking about it!
DamienWhat is the matter, Cerby?
DamienWhere did that black butterfly come from?
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ButterflyHey, what do you think Demona meant when she told Damien to "deal with our memories"?
OdinFascinating...
ButterflyWasn't it weird that Damien and his mom were talking about getting back at Castele right in front of us?
Odin'Twas no mistake, Butterfly.
ButterflyWho said that?
ButterflyYour voice got so deep there, [Player]! Say something else!
Odin'Twas I, Butterfly.
ButterflyOh my... Your voice is so strong and powerful, Mr. Great Knight Sir Odin.
OdinUh...thank you. Just Odin.
ButterflyWhatever you say, Sir Just Odin.
OdinOdin, please. You should know that Lord Damien could have easily erased both of your memories.
OdinIt appears he enjoyed your company, though. And chose not to manipulate you so.
ButterflyOh, well, that was nice of him!
OdinDespite what Lady Demona may have said, Lord Damien wanted to protect the two of you.
OdinMind-erasing magic is not a perfect science. Often the mind can encounter unintended consequences.
OdinTruthfully, 'tis the first time I have ever seen the young lord rebel against his mother.
OdinRegardless, he is committed to his duty to undertake the trial. Lord Damien is bound by filial piety.
ButterflyWhat's that?
OdinThe young master feels duty bound to respect the wishes of his mother.
OdinLord Damien is preparing for the worst. Milord just... *ahem* relieved me of my duties, actually.
ButterflyWhat? Why would he do that?
OdinHe knows he will be gone for a long time at best and perhaps for a very long time at worst.
OdinLord Damien shoved a knapsack in my hands, saying, "Drop the helmet, travel the world, and be free!"
OdinHe ordered me to leave before Lady Demona began issuing me orders.
ButterflySo he relieved you of duty so you can experience the world while he's undergoing the trial? Wow.
OdinIndeed. Lord Damien's kindness knows no bounds. However, I find myself rather conflicted.
ButterflyWhat's the conflict? Ditch the armor and find something you want to do with your Life!
Odin...You make it sound so simple, Butterfly.
OdinIf I felt pleasure, I would say this was an experience where that feeling occurred.
OdinYou may rest at the Al Maajik Inn. Please take advantage of that. I bid you farewell.
Butterfly...Bye.
Butterfly[Player], I feel there's more going on here than meets the compound eye.
ButterflyLet's stay here for the night. I need some time to cook up a plan. I think Damien needs our help.
ButterflyPlus, I'm not leaving here without knowing where we can find the next Goddess Treasure!
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Inn MasterAh, welcome! Welcome! You must be [Player].
Inn MasterI received word from the Dark Sultan that two important guests would be arriving soon.
ButterflyYes, Lord Damien told us this would be a good place to rest for the night.
Inn MasterOh my! You're on a first-name basis, are you?
ButterflyWell...yeah, I guess we are.
Inn MasterOh, that should not surprise me. The sultan is quite a down-to-earth soul. You didn't hear this from me...
Inn MasterThe sultan actually sneaks out of the fortress to this part of town on occasion to meet with his people.
Inn MasterHe is quite a personable and kind sort when one gets to know him.
Inn MasterSuch a shame he must live so isolated a Life.
ButterflyIt sounds like we're not the only ones who will be sad to see Lord Damien go.
Inn MasterHuh? Where is he going? Oh, well, it is not my place to question. Official Dark Sultan business, I'm sure.
ButterflyLet's get some rest, [Player].
ButterflyI want to get up early and catch Damien tomorrow before he embarks on his trial.
ButterflyI still think maybe we can help him somehow. But if not, we can still say good-bye.
ButterflyI mean, we are his friends now, right? We can at least show him what that means!
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MagnificusHalt there, squires!
MagnificusHow is it that the two of you still live?! I thought for certain you would be finished!
ButterflyThe only thing finished is Lord Damien's freedom.
MagnificusThe Dark Sultan's freedom?!
MagnificusWell, I suppose one could look at it that way. So you're aware of what's happened here?
ButterflyWhat are you talking about?
MagnificusOh ho ho ho! So you don't know know know!
MagnificusRhyming! What do you think of that art? Being Reveria's rhyming hero could really set me apart!
MagnificusAnd now with an empty fortress, this is my chance for vengeance! ...I'm still working on some of the rhymes, obviously.
ButterflyMagnificus, what are you talking about? Why is the fortress empty?
MagnificusThis morning I picked up quite the tasty piece of information that all official...officials left the fortress.
MagnificusThey were all headed to the Aridian Desert.
ButterflyThey must be starting the trial already, [Player]! We need to get to the Aridian Desert!
MagnificusWait one moment! I order you squires to help me storm the fortress!
ButterflyThis might be our last chance to see Lord Damien, [Player]!
MagnificusWell, if you're just going to ignore me, you could at least let me lead you squires to the Aridian Desert!
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DemonaNow then, Damien, sweetie. Off you go to your yearlong trial.
Damien*sigh* As you wish, Mother.
OdinGood luck, young one...
ButterflyThe sand just goes on forever...
MagnificusThis desert is swarming with beasts even more terrifying than a horde of Maajiknights.
ButterflyHow are we going to track down Lord Damien?
MagnificusOur adversary is indeed out there somewhere, butterfly. We can pounce on him unawares!
Butterfly[Player]! We've got to hurry!
MagnificusLet us ambush the enemy and dispatch him like a sea anemone!
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MagnificusTh-th-th-th-th-th—
Magnificus*That's the Shadow Knight! Don't move! Maybe he won't see you!*
ButterflyOdin! A pleasure to see you again!
MagnificusStop provoking him!
OdinYou are well met as well, Butterfly.
MagnificusAAAHH! We're doomed! DOOMED!
Magnificus*You squires distract him while I run away.*
Sultan's SoldierSilence, overly shiny knight! You are on sacred ground!
Sultan's SoldierSir Odin, may we dispatch this coward with a display of reasonable weaponry expertise?
ButterflyOdin? Why are you still here?
ButterflyI thought you were going to travel the world!
ButterflyY'know, see the ocean. Climb a mountain. Damien gave you your freedom!
OdinYes, my...freedom...
ButterflyYou don't want to waste this chance to be able to achieve what it is you truly want in Life, right?
OdinFor what is freedom if it's not exercised?!
ButterflyNow that you're free to choose, what do you want to do? I need some theme music here!
OdinWhat do I...want to do...?
Sultan's SoldierIf these guys are bothering you with existential nonsense, please let us deal with them, Odin.
Odin...
OdinThe only nonsense I hear is that familiar tone you are taking with me, Maajiknight.
OdinI know not of what I want, Butterfly.
OdinI do not believe in the capacity for dwelling on such frivolous things as...what I want.
OdinBut I do know there is one thing in this world that is irreplaceable to me.
OdinI did not know how to tell this to Lord Damien when he excused me from his service.
OdinThe thing in this world that is the most sacred, invaluable thing that cannot be replaced...
Odinis Lord Damien himself. If I could do one thing, it would be to go serve him in the trial.
Sultan's SoldierB-b-but, Sir Odin! You can't do that!
Sultan's SoldierYou have a job here!
OdinWhat would be the worst that could happen? I would be dismissed from my post a second time?
Sultan's SoldierThat...was crazy.
MagnificusWith Odin out of the picture, we outnumber these fiends three to two!
MagnificusLet us carry out our vengeance just like we had... previously...mentioned-ance.
MagnificusWho's with me?! If you're with me, squires, strike first and I'll follow!
Butterfly[Player], are you thinking what I'm thinking?
ButterflyLet's go!
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MagnificusWhat are you squires doing?! I command you to... not leave me here alone with these Maajiknights!
ButterflySorry, Magnificus. Everybody has to fend for themselves at some point. Good luck!
MagnificusOh no...
MagnificusHeh heh... My good Maajiknights. Now, I'm sure we can work this out, no?
MagnificusI have a great idea! How about we all storm the fortress now that it's completely unguarded!
MagnificusHrm. I guess this place is actually your home, isn't it? So I don't think that's going to work...
MagnificusWhat's this? A black butterfly come to ambush the great Magnificus! Hold there!
???I knew it! What does Yuelia think she's doing?!
???You look like you'll do just fine, Goldy.
MagnificusI'll do just...fine for what? What do you mean to do with me, butterfly?
MagnificusUhh, Mr. Maajiknight, sir, perhaps the two of you could be my new squires! My first order is to...
Magnificusprotect me from the aggression of this butterfly! Its advances can only be taken as...combative and...
Magnificusthreatening... Wait. Ha ha ha... Am I really...? Am I really scared of this little flapping insect? Ha ha ha!
MagnificusYou, little snooty butterfly, are speaking to the great Magnificus! You may take your threats elsewhere...
Magnificuslest you endanger the safety of your own welfare!
???...That was a long way to go for some wordplay.
MagnificusBut I made it rhyme!
???I bet that armor is about as fake as your knighthood.
MagnificusWell, that is—just, I mean, I never— You are one exceedingly rude butterfly, I must say.
???Whatever. Stop yapping, and just open that blank slate of a mind you got there...
MagnificusI've got a bad feeling about this.
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ButterflyOdin! Wait!
OdinWhat are you two doing here?
OdinThis is no place for foreign interlopers. You are putting both yourself and Damien's trial in danger.
OdinYou must leave immediately!
ButterflyNo way! We're Damien's friends too. And if you're going to help him, we're going to help you!
OdinYou speak much of this "friends" thing. Well, it's just as well. I don't think you can leave now anyway. Our only option is to complete the trial successfully lest we spend another three years trapped here.
ButterflyWell, we better find Damien! Let's go!
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DemonaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!
Butterfly...That didn't sound good.
DamienMother! Just back away slowly. Look at the ground. Don't make eye contact with it!
DemonaI-I-I can't move! Damien, help me!
OdinIt's the Lord of the Dead. That is the Dark Sultan's most powerful servant.
OdinBut it now lives in some sort of shadow. What has happened here?!
DemonaDamien, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry if I pushed you to this. Please forgive me...
DamienJust hold still, Mother. If it is a fight you seek, you wretched servant of darkness, then face ME!
OdinLEAVE THE BOY ALONE!
OdinLet us put those fangs of yours to the test. You may find you have bitten off more than you can chew!
DamienOdin?! What are you doing here?!
ButterflyHey, [Player]! That's a Shadow Monster, isn't it?
ButterflyW-wait a second, [Player]! One wrong move and we're goners...
DamienWhat are you two— What's going on here?!
DamienWhat is the meaning of this?! This is my trial to bear, not some carnival for your amusement!
OdinLord Damien! We have come to serve you.
DamienOdin, these travelers certainly did not come here willingly, and they put themselves at great risk to—
OdinWe all ventured here of our own volition, milord.
DamienB-but...why? Why would you do that?
OdinBecause we are your...furrends, milord. I think I said that correctly.
DemonaDamien, quickly... I'm feeling...faint...
DamienMother!
DamienGather yourself quickly! I shall prove my worth as the Dark Sultan. I will get you out of here alive!
DamienWait until it is focused on me...
ButterflyWhere is the Doomstone? There has to be one around here somewhere!
ButterflyWe have to find it!
???HEE! Are you kidding me? You can't see what's right in front of you?
Butterfly...That voice...
???Can't say I'm surprised. Looks like I'll have to bail you out yet again. C'mon, big boy, cough it up!
ButterflyThe Doomstone?!
ButterflyThat beast must've eaten it!
ButterflyOK, [Player], you know what to do! Smash that Doomstone to smithereens!
DamienMother, go now!
OdinQuickly, milady! We shall deal with this beast!
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DamienMother, are you all right?!
DemonaYes, Damien, thank you. I'm fine.
ButterflyAAAHHHH! RUN!
DamienRelax, Butterfly. This is the natural form of the Lord of the Dead. All is normal.
ButterflyOh. Of course. I knew that.
ButterflyAs you see, the Doomstone is capable of taking a creature who is so...*ahem* full of natural beauty...
Butterflyand turning it into a dark, dangerous beast. Totally unlike this wonderful creature here. HA!
???Oh, this is the perfect size!
DamienWho are you?! Identify yourself!
ButterflyNoelia?! What are you doing here?!
NoeliaOh, I don't know. Maybe I've just made a habit of following you when you're up to something.
NoeliaNaive little Yuelia... Someday you'll figure it all out.
NoeliaUntil then, don't mind me. I just came to get my hands on this Doomstone here. I SAID, "ON THIS DOOMSTONE HERE."
NoeliaThat's your cue, hero boy! C'mon! Step to it! I don't have all day!
ButterflyMagnificus?!
MagnificuscOmMeNcInG...dOoMsToNe...rEtRiEvAl...
NoeliaShush. I'm not paying you to talk. ...I'm not paying you at all, in fact. HEH!
MagnificusaS yOu CoMmAnD, pRiNcEsS...
NoeliaThis chump thinks I'm a princess! I didn't even tell him that! HEE HEE!
Damien*That's a pretty strong mind-control spell...*
ButterflyNoelia, what do you want with that stone?!
NoeliaOh, well, aren't we just little miss nosy pants? I've got my reasons, don't you worry. Let's go, Goldy!
NoeliaThanks for the laughs, kids. Toodles!
DamienWho was that girl?
ButterflyI'm sorry, Lord Damien. Her name is Noelia.
OdinWhat business does she have here? She has run off with the Doomstone!
DamienYes, this is quite concerning. Mother, are you OK?
DemonaNo need to worry. I'm just a bit shaken up, that's all.
DemonaPerhaps I underestimated the gravity of these stones. This may necessitate further research. Regardless...
Demonasince you have freed the Lord of the Dead, it is yours to command. I fear you will need its power.
DemonaAlthough you still must seek final validation from the former sultan...your father.
ButterflyIsn't Mr. Old Sultan, like, banished to some... banished place?
ButterflyHow is Damien supposed to find him?
Demona*sigh* Why am I even speaking to a butterfly who knows nothing of our ancient customs...?
DemonaDamien, you must prepare yourself to recite the oath that will free the former sultan.
DemonaOh, how long it has been since I've heard his dark, brooding voice... Just thinking about it makes me—
Demona*sniff* ...Oh, it's all too much sometimes, Damien. I miss your father so...
DamienMother, please don't cry. I know what I have to do.
Butterfly*We work so hard all our lives to hide what it is we truly want...*
Butterfly*Are we happy being the person that such effort transforms us into...?*
Demona*sniff* I apologize, my son. I don't know what came over me. I was weakened by our encounter.
DemonaLet us be off to the Trial Chamber.
DamienI vow to do all that is within my power. Not for my sake, but rather for my mother's.
DamienI thank you two for your help. I wish I could help you further on your journey.
ButterflyWe're coming with you, Damien.
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DemonaBehold, Damien!
DemonaThis statue was built to honor your father, the former Dark Sultan.
ButterflyThat is one mean-looking statue.
ButterflyI'm sensing something very powerful coming from within that thing...
ButterflyI'd stay a couple steps back if I were you.
DemonaNow, Damien. Recite the oath.
DamienUh, of course. The oath. Let's see...
DemonaDark Sultans don't hesitate, darling. Hurry up and express your utmost desire to rule.
DamienMy...utmost desire...to rule. Right.
DamienI actually...can't remember the oath. My mind has gone blank.
OdinDo not worry, milord. I shall help you.
DamienOdin! Thanks, but I think I just need some more time.
Odin...
Odin"I, Damien Helbourne, hereby claim my rightful seat as Dark Sultan."
Damien*sigh* I, Damien Helbourne, hereby claim my rightful seat as Dark Sultan.
Odin"I vow to exact vengeance upon Castele, in the name of my father, the former Dark Sultan!"
DamienI vow to... I vow to exact...vengeance upon Castele...
DemonaWhat's the matter, child? Finish it. "...In the name of my father, the former Dark Sultan."
Damien...In the name of my father, the former Dark Sultan.
Odin"Heed my words, Dark Sultan, and transfer thy dark spirit upon this stone visage!"
DamienHeed my words, Dark Sultan, and transfer thy dark spirit upon— Wait. What was that?! Did you see that?!
DemonaDo not mock the ritual, Damien! You must finish—
DamienThe statue just moved! Am I the only one who saw it?
DemonaDon't be ridiculous, Damien. It did no such thing.
OdinI think I saw something too.
ButterflyUh-oh... I don't see how this could be good.
???THOU WHO SEEKEST THE THRONE...
DemonaTh-that-that voice!
OdinMy former lordship!
DemonaHow dare you just come in with your booming voice after all this time without even a word to me!
Elder Dark Sultan*I've been a little busy being trapped in this statue, sweet pea. I'm sorry. Can we talk about this later?*
Elder Dark SultanLISTEN WELL, THOU, MY SON WHO SEEKEST... THINE THRONE-US OF THE DARK SULTAN...EST.
Elder Dark Sultan*ahem* I've always been terrible at talking like this.
Elder Dark SultanLook, Damien. I heard that weak excuse for an oath, and it just...it just doesn't sound like you want it.
Elder Dark SultanAnd that's fine. But I don't want you doing this unless you're certain it's what you want to do.
Elder Dark SultanYou need not say anything. But I must validate that your intentions are true. Let's discuss this further.
ButterflyThe Dark Sultan seems like he'd be a really good therapist, don't you think?
OdinShush, Butterfly!
Elder Dark SultanI sense great reluctance in your heart regarding the declaration of vengeance upon Castele.
Elder Dark SultanI am greatly interested in why that is.
Elder Dark SultanCome, my son. You can tell me anything. I'm a statue of your father.
DamienThis is— What is this?! This isn't part of the trial! You're just trying to confuse me!
Elder Dark SultanSILENCE, CHILD!
Elder Dark SultanNow tell me what is truly in your heart. If you can successfully convey these emotions to a statue...
Elder Dark Sultanyou shall have earned the official title of Dark Sultan, ruler of Al Maajik.
DemonaWhat is in Damien's heart... You mean...
Damien[Player], it does little, but I apologize on behalf of Al Maajik for our aggression toward Castele.
DamienOur lands should not be fighting each other!
Damien...But I see no way out of this.
OdinIt will take time for such epic wounds to heal, milord. 'Tis not as simple as repairing a broken statue.
ButterflyYeah, it seems that egos are much more brittle and fussy than statues.
ButterflyWhat do you think, Damien?
DamienI think Odin here has shown me the way to express what is truly in my heart.
ButterflyHA! I was hoping you'd say that!
DamienGiven all that has transpired, I daresay that, to convey what I truly wish...
DamienI do not believe my heart would be sufficient.
DamienIt will take my heart, my head, and the totality of my powers...as well as yours, [Player]!
DamienI wish to end this silly feud between the kingdoms.
DamienWill you help me do this? [Choice: Of course / No way]
ButterflyThat's the spirit, [Player]!
ButterflyCome on, [Player]!
ButterflyThis is for everyone's benefit!
DamienYou have my thanks, [Player]!
DamienNow...shall we?
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DemonaNo...no! What have you done?!
DemonaH-he's...
DemonaHe's gone... He's truly, truly gone forever!
Elder Dark SultanOHHHHH, man! That's gonna leave a mark!
Elder Dark SultanWell done, Damien! Your courage to enact your true wish before the altar freed me from my prison.
Elder Dark SultanYou have proved the power of your heart to be strong and true...Dark Sultan.
Elder Dark SultanWhy is everyone just staring— Oh, my legs? Yeah, that is weird, isn't it? Those should come back soon.
DemonaDo you mean to tell me you were just...hiding inside that stupid statue all this time?!
Elder Dark SultanI wouldn't call it hiding, my little kumquat. It's not like I put myself there willingly.
Elder Dark Sultan*Look, can we please not fight in front of the boy? I'm tired. I just got out of mystical imprisonment—*
DemonaI CANNOT believe you've been alive this entire time.
Elder Dark SultanCan't we just be happy about something for one second before we overanalyze the entire situation?
ButterflyYeeks. Looks like the former sultan might want to see about getting imprisoned again.
Elder Dark SultanNo, my little flapping friend. I wouldn't wish that sort of thing upon my worst enemy.
Elder Dark SultanWell, maybe King Erik, just so he could get a taste of how it feels.
Elder Dark SultanLucky for him, I've had a lot of time to think. You'd be surprised how being a statue changes your view.
Elder Dark SultanI advise that the vendetta against Castele and its people be erased, Dark Sultan.
Elder Dark SultanYou may do as you wish, but that is my counsel.
Elder Dark SultanNow, if you don't mind my saying so...I just really want to get out of this nasty chamber.
Elder Dark Sultan*I hope I remember how to do this!* Everyone, to the oasis!
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ButterflyWhoa, that was amazing! Can you teach us how to do that?
DamienThis is the Spirit Oasis.
DamienBut I thought only the Dark Sultan could ever set foot here...
Elder Dark SultanYou are indeed wise beyond your years, young Dark Sultan.
Elder Dark SultanBut today is a special day, so why not set aside that rule for a bit? Daddy still holds some sway here.
Eldred*zzz...* AAHHH! Your former Dark Sultan-ness!
ButterflyEldred! You're awake!
Elder Dark SultanHrm. Seems my warping skills were stronger than I thought. I didn't mean to bring Eldred here.
EldredWhat is going on?! One second I'm sleeping outside of the fortress, and the next I'm sleeping—
Elder Dark SultanJust relax and go back to your snooze, Eldred.
Elder Dark SultanSo, Damien. Tell me what you know of King Erik.
DamienI understand he is known as a wise and popular ruler among the citizens of Castele.
Elder Dark SultanYes, yes, that's all fine and dandy, but what of his... stature?
DamienNo one doubts he is an honorable man and known to be so throughout the land.
Elder Dark SultanNo, I mean, like...his height.
ButterflyWhy do you care about that?
Elder Dark SultanWell, trapping me in that statue was all King Erik's doing, after all. It was a good move, I must say.
Elder Dark SultanI was just wondering if he had found a way to counteract my Regal Imp spell yet. My mistake was in going first. Whenever you go first, you're at a disadvantage, I think.
Elder Dark SultanBut if he is still child sized, perhaps we could up the stakes by transforming him with a little "fowl" play.
Elder Dark SultanWhat do you think, my young Dark Sultan?
DamienWait, Father. You sound like... You're making it sound like this is all one big...game you two play.
Elder Dark SultanTHIS IS NO GAME!
Elder Dark SultanMy stink-bomb explosion will be told for generations in Castele! Poems were written of that day!
Elder Dark SultanIt was only trumped by King Erik's resourcefulness in crafting a Napdragon-size whoopee cushion that—
DemonaEnough! That's it. That. Is. IT! I am sick and tired of you little boys playing at these games!
Elder Dark SultanWh-wh-what is it, my little snugglemuffin?
DemonaDon't you "snugglemuffin" me! I can't believe this was all a part of your dumb little prank battle!
DemonaDo you have any idea what you've put me through?!
Elder Dark SultanMy sweet, crumbly peanut bear, please! Remember your blood pressure...
DemonaYou remember my blood pressure! Because that's all you'll have of me from now on!
Elder Dark SultanYou can't talk to me like that! I am the Dark Sultan!
ButterflyUm, actually...
Butterflyyou're the former. Damien here is the Dark Sultan.
DamienHa ha ha! Thanks for reminding him, Butterfly. I think he's going to need some time to get used to that.
OdinLord Damien, perhaps we should go.
DamienAre you kidding? They can't tell me what to do now. I'm staying for this.
DemonaHow could you be so careless and insensitive? I thought you were getting better at this!
DemonaYou almost put two lands at war!
DemonaYou know very well how reckless such unnecessary magic can be! What have we taught our own son?
Elder Dark SultanYeah, OK, all right. I was stupid. I'm sorry. Can we just get over this? I need a shower and a cold—
DemonaI want everyone in the kingdom to know what a fool the man I married is.
DemonaThis is quite the example to set for our son on his first day as Dark Sultan!
DemonaWhat are we going to tell our friends? "Oh, sorry. Apparently he was alive in a statue all this time..."?!
Elder Dark SultanLook, my delicate piece of day-old banana bread, you've made your point. I'm sorry. Truly. I am.
DemonaYou had better believe you're sorry.
DemonaYour need to engage in these juvenile acts of trickery nearly destroyed your family!
DemonaI'm so glad you're no longer the Dark Sultan. There are going to be some changes in our home.
EldredLady Demona. I believe this may all prove to be for the best. Now that he is no longer Dark Sultan...
Eldredour former lord will, no doubt, be a much more dedicated father and husband.
DemonaIs that what you see, Eldred?
DemonaOh, how can I trust you? You'd sleep through your own funeral.
EldredThis is a second chance at reuniting your family and having that family Life you've wanted.
EldredPerhaps now, relieved of my service to your husband, I too can have a second chance.
EldredPerhaps I may now be relieved of my Dark Mage title.
DamienYou wish to step down from your position, Eldred?
EldredOh, Dark Sultan, if you only knew of the taunts I endure walking through the streets of Al Maajik.
EldredThe children chant at me, "Dark Mage, Dark Mage, dirty shorts and overage!"
Elder Dark SultanTragic. So, my unsweetened bowl of muesli, I swear to you that Eldred has the right of things here. ...About me being a better husband... I don't know what he's talking about with children chanting at him.
Eldred"Dark Mage, Dark Mage, your beard is long and it's stinky too!" It doesn't even rhyme, so I don't know why that one got so popular.
DamienFather, back to this whole Regal Imp spell you put on King Erik...
EldredYou may rest easy, Lord Damien. I do believe the king took a liking to his current stature.
EldredMany of the ladies in court believe his size to be... "cute." Or so I'm told.
Elder Dark SultanThat lucky son of a gun.
DemonaWhat did you just say?!
Elder Dark SultanI said...uh, "C'mon, let's get out of here...hun." Y'know, like, let's go. And cuddle somewhere.
ButterflyI hate to interrupt all of these deep, philosophical examinations, but...
Butterflyhas Lord Damien passed the trial or what?
EldredWell, he would pass if our former lordship were not present. Damien needs space for the final validation.
Elder Dark SultanI can tell when I'm not wanted...
EldredNo, it's just... You're a bit of an imposing, floating figure. You kind of take over a room, so to speak.
ButterflyThere can be only one Dark Sultan, I suppose.
DamienFather, before you go...I have a favor to ask of you.
DamienIt is something that has been weighing on me, but I will not go against your wishes in this matter...
Elder Dark SultanI can already read what is in your heart, my son. It's Erik's letter, correct?
Elder Dark SultanSon, you are the Dark Sultan of Al Maajik now. I give your decision my blessing.
DamienThank you so much, Father!
DamienWell then, I shall leave you to catch up with Mother. It sounds like you two have plenty to, um...talk over.
Elder Dark SultanAre you sure you don't need me for anything else? I mean, I do know quite a bit about this whole Dark—
DemonaOh, stop your blubbering. I'm not mad at you anymore. I've said my piece.
DemonaIf I were still mad at you, you wouldn't be floating above the ground, I can tell you that much.
OdinHA! HA!
Elder Dark SultanWhat's this? Odin has found...his laugh! Well, this is quite a special day all around.
Eldred"Dark Mage, Dark Mage, your armpits smell like burning sage!" That's the other one they always say. I didn't think anyone else could smell that, though...
Damien*ahem* We shall deal with your issues later, Eldred. Right now, I would like to say something.
Damien[Player], Butterfly, for my first official action as Dark Sultan of Al Maajik, I present you with a gift.
DamienA gift for the admirable service, bravery, and... furrend...friendship you have shown to Al Maajik.
DamienA gift that...I don't have on me right now.
DamienMeet me outside the gates of Al Maajik, and we'll finish this up there.
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DamienThis is the Goddess Treasure entrusted to the sultans of Al Maajik. Please guard it with your Life.
Obtained Goddess Compass!
DamienWe all share this world, and if the citizens of Al Maajik can help to protect it, we shall do so.
ButterflyThose are wise words, Lord Damien.
DamienTell King Erik that he has no greater ally than the Dark Sultan of Al Maajik.
ButterflyYes, sir!
Eldred*Milady, this seems to be an auspicious day in the history of Al Maajik. What of that letter...?*
ButterflyWe shall happily deliver this letter, Lord Damie—er... Dark Sultan. Sir!
Demona*Eldred, are you thinking what I'm thinking?*
Eldred*Yes, milady. I believe those may very well be the contents of His Lordship's letter.*
ButterflyWell, shall we be off, then?
ButterflyMagnificus! Are you OK?
MagnificusHmm? Oh, I, uh...
MagnificusWh-wh-what are all of you doing here?!
MagnificusCan't a coward just mope around in peace?
ButterflyWe're just tying up some loose ends. How are you feeling?
ButterflyLooks like you're in better shape than the last time we saw you. Noelia was having her way with you.
MagnificusI woke up in the middle of the Aridian Desert! I have no idea how I got there!
MagnificusMy helmet was full of sand. My head aches. My body is so sore... What happened?
MagnificusAll I have is this hazy image of...the most beautiful princess in the world.
MagnificusAt least I think she was a princess...
Butterfly*sigh* Typical Noelia...
Odin[Player], Butterfly, before we part ways, I would like to express my...gratitude to you.
OdinI owe you a great debt. You made me examine my... true desires, and I thank you for that.
ButterflyOh, no problem, Odin. We'd do anything for you.
ButterflyBesides, we're the ones who should be thanking all of you! It's been quite a ride!
ButterflyAll right. [Player], let's get the Goddess Compass back to Castele! The fate of Reveria depends on us!
DamienI hope...we may meet again.
ButterflyOf course we will! That's what friends do!
DamienIn that case, you two are welcome in Al Maajik anytime. You are official allies to this land.
MagnificusWhat is this talk of...friendship with the Dark Sultan?
DamienIt seems your friend Magnificus still needs to learn the value of an inner monologue.
Damien[Player], Butterfly, I wish you safe travels.
DamienI will not forget what you have taught me.
DamienMy mother is thankful to you, as well. Even though she may not know it yet.
DamienAnd my father will thank you, I'm sure...once he's allowed to leave the fortress. Until we meet again!
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ErikAh, [Player], you have finally arrived! We were beginning to wonder if you'd turned traitor on us!
LauraDaddy, stop! [Player]! Did you meet the Dark Sultan? I want to hear all about the fierce battle!
ButterflyUh...yes. The battle was...fierce. Very fierce. The kind of battle that's difficult to talk about afterward...
ErikButterfly. It's OK. We're here for you.
ErikIf anyone knows the trials of conflict with Al Maajik, it's me. It takes a big man to overcome the pain.
ButterflyUh...a big man. Like, you mean, a tall one? HA!
Butterfly[Player] here was quite the
ErikI see you have returned with something for us...
ButterflyYES! A change of subject! Great!
Handed over the Goddess Compass!
LauraTell me all about how you defeated the Dark Sultan! Did you use magic? Or swords? Or just your wits?!
ButterflyWell, we "defeated him" by...um, well, how do I say this? By becoming good friends with him!
LauraYou became friends...
HughesWith the Dark Sultan...?
ButterflyWe sure did! And boy, are my arms tired! HA!
ButterflyHeh heh... Um, well, anyway. He gave us this letter!
Handed over Damien's letter!
???To the Honorable King of Castele, Castele and Al Maajik are two sides of the same coin. I entrust you with the Goddess Compass so that our relationship may grow in the coming years. Sincerely, Dark Sultan Damien Helbourne. PS: My father is hatching a new prank as you read this.
ErikSo it would appear my old rival has made a triumphant return from his stony prison.
ErikI wonder what my next move in this game of pranks shall be...
LauraWhat did you say, Father?
ErikAh...n-nothing, dear, nothing.
ErikI am most grateful for your efforts!
ErikYou successfully retrieved the treasure, and in doing so, erased any animosity between our two lands.
OpheliaOh, this is such splendid news!
MinisterYour diplomatic strengths have not gone unnoticed. We may have further use of you in this time of peril...
HughesYour treasure-hunting skills have not gone unnoticed either. Yes, we may still require your services...
ErikHughes, take the Goddess Compass and glean what you can from it. Report back to us immediately.
HughesYou may leave it to me, Your Highness. I will begin examining it right away.
ErikExcellent, Hughes.
ErikExceptional work, [Player]. You as well, Butterfly. The two of you have earned a fine rest.
ErikHere is your reward for a job well done. My staff has also prepared a trough of sugared water for you.
ButterflyThank you, Your Majesty! The bounds of your generosity stretch far too—
ErikDon't worry. I shall summon you both back here once Hughes has finished his investigation.
ErikWe're not out of the woods yet.
Butterfly[Player], let's go see what Pam is up to! I want to fill her in on what happened!
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PamLook who the butterfly dragged in. Welcome back!
PamI heard you two ventured off to Al Maajik. You had me absolutely sick with worry!
PamYou look OK... That nasty ol' Dark Sultan didn't hurt you, did he?
ButterflyOh, we're great! The Dark Sultan is quite a great fellow, actually.
PamOh my. I would have never thought... Well, you learn something new each and every day.
ButterflyWe have so much to tell you! But I'm starting to run low on steam here...
PamOh my, yes, yes. You two need a rest!
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Leafe*noizy noize* *chant 'n' cheer*
Leafe*teeny bit quieter* *SUPER NOIZE SHOUT 'N' CHEER!*
???Oh, Great Spirit! Please calm yourself.
???...
???Although the forest spirits grow restless, we must not rush to judgment on these humans...
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???Do you have any siblings, Pam? I do. I have three sisters. How about you? I have a younger sister. A twin, actually. But... we don't really see each other very much. A twin sister, you say? My, oh, my... How interesting! Yeah...I don't know if interesting is quite the right word... I just bet your twin sister must be the sweetest little thing. What makes you say that? Well, if she's anything like you, I bet she's looking up at the sky right now thinking about her sister too. Yeah, I bet she is. That's what I'm worried about...
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Charge into the fray? [Choice: Yes / No]
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Butterfly[Player], we'd better read the letter first!
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EldredWhile Lady Demona may not have said it...
EldredShe is most grateful for your assistance.
EldredMy apologies. I do not mean to keep you. Would you like to head back to Castele? [Choice: Let's go / Not just yet]
Magnificus joined your party!
Magnificus left your party.
Damien joined your party!
Damien left your party.
Odin joined your party!
Odin left your party.
You handed over the [Player].
ErikThe battle with the great Dark Sultan of Al Maajik was, let's see now...over 10 years ago. I was much taller in those days...
ErikMost excellent work, [Player]! I recommend getting some rest today.
MinisterTo get to Al Maajik, head west through the Grassy Plains until Port Puerto. Then head south. If you follow the path, you'll see a ravine. You'll find Al Maajik on the other side of that rugged terrain.
MinisterCould it be? Castele and Al Maajik united at last? You two never cease to amaze!
HughesOf course, the Ancient Ruins in Al Maajik are filled with a plethora of intriguing research subjects. Perhaps this warrants some much-needed time off. *ahem* For, er...research purposes, of course.
HughesDo you know how the Doomstone came to be known as such? Originally, it was mistaken for an onyx gem, no doubt because of its dark color. That name since fell out of use. What was left is the name we now use today. ...Well, at least that is one possible explanation.
LauraWow, it sounds like so much fun, [Player]! To think you get to meet the Dark Sultan himself. Brr! I'm getting chills just thinking about it! I don't need any kind of souvenir. The tale of your daring adventure will be souvenir enough!
LauraFather seems inexplicably pleased. I can't tell if the Dark Sultan is a good guy or a bad guy anymore...
MagnificusOur time together has been but a brief second in my heroic career, but I shall never forget you two.
MagnificusY-you two are still alive?!
MagnificusW-wait! Wait a second! I...er, I don't think I'm quite ready yet.
MagnificusYou two have befriended that vile lot? Then what purpose is there for me? Without villains, there can be no hero... I'll be nothing more than a man in gaudy armor...
DamienI wish I could have but a moment's respite.
DamienGo wait for me at the exit to the fortress. I need a moment to prepare.
DamienRemember, you two are always welcome here in Al Maajik. Not just as guests... but as my friends.
OdinI...I don't think it works like that, Your Grace. Delivering a request to Al Maajik will not be easy.
OdinI...I don't think it works like that, Your Grace. Delivering a request to Al Maajik will not be easy.
OdinI...I don't think it works like that, Your Grace. Delivering a request to Al Maajik will not be easy.
Odin... You have my thanks, [Player].
EldredI see you no longer fear our Maajiknights. The idea of someone not able to beat our knights getting to meet Lord Damien is simply absurd.
EldredIt would appear Lord Damien holds no ill will toward King Erik. That is most reassuring to hear.
EldredNo loitering about, now. Lest you wish to end up being swallowed by pure, unbridled darkness.
EldredI cannot permit you an audience with Lord Damien. Even His Lordship's generosity knows its limits.
EldredHis Lordship is not in. Now then, if you've no business here, I suggest you leave.
EldredThe feud between Castele and Al Maajik began as a debate on magic and swordsmanship. The argument over which was the dominant art escalated, and well, the rest is history, as they say.
DemonaHmph! You two best hurry on back to Castele!
DemonaWhat is this?! I've never seen a monster like THIS before!
DemonaOh, my... My sweet, darling Damien...
DemonaThere are no tears behind my veil, I can assure you.
DemonaThe fall of Reveria belongs to the Dark Sultan. Not some cheap-looking stones falling from the sky!
Elder Dark SultanBoy, am I in trouble tonight...
PaladinThe Al Maajik Maajiknights are led by one who apparently abandoned his humanity. I heard it's a knight wearing a helm dark as night. I'd do my best to avoid him if I were you.
PaladinThe rumors that Al Maajik is trying to control the world with magic just won't go away. But there are some convinced the Dark Sultan is anything but heartless.
PaladinAl Maajik is that way. Isn't that where you're headed?
PaladinLooking for Al Maajik? Keep heading west and then go south from Port Puerto.
Al Maajik is SUPER dangerous! No one in their right minds would set foot there.
Mystic MaidThat there is a portrait of the former Dark Sultan.
Al Maajik SorcererTick, tick, tick, tick, tick... BOOOOOM! Heh. Scared you, didn't I? Although I bet the real thing would've burned you to ashes. Probably.
Al Maajik GuardAl Maajik archaeologists spend much of their time digging around in those ancient ruins. As such, we cannot let anyone through.
Al Maajik GuardI-it's not like Sir Odin to interrupt such a solemn ritual!
Al Maajik GuardWhoa, something serious must've gone down. I mean, look. If Sir Odin is here, it HAS to be serious...
Port GuardAl Maajik? Just head south from here.
Port GuardThe Desert Ravine is just up ahead. There are lots of monsters prowling around out there, so be careful.
MaajiknightLet me guess. You two are "brave heroes," right? Awful lot of so-called heroes 'round here lately.
MaajiknightYou may enter the Sultan's Throne Room. Lord Damien's orders.
MaajiknightBest be on your best behavior with Lord Damien. Unless you fancy never returning home. Heh heh...
MaajiknightThe Sultan's Throne Room is just ahead. You will find Lord Damien there.
PaladinI don't care if you're a "brave hero"— no one is allowed through!
PaladinUnless your name starts with "Lord" and ends with "Important Pants," you're not getting through!
PaladinUnder absolutely, POSITIVELY no circumstances can anyone pass! None! Zero! Nada! Zilch!